Families who loved Friend or Foe? by Nickelodeon Publishing often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the murky waters of new friendships or dealing with a peer who runs hot and cold. It is an ideal tool for children who are beginning to understand that people's motives are not always clear-cut and that trust is something earned rather than given freely. The story follows the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they weigh the risks of a precarious alliance with Karai, a known antagonist, to defeat a common enemy. This chapter book effectively introduces complex social concepts like moral ambiguity and strategic cooperation within a high-interest, action-oriented framework. While it is perfect for fans of the franchise, any child aged 6 to 10 will benefit from seeing how the brothers communicate their differing opinions on Karai's reliability. It provides a safe space to discuss the difference between being helpful and being manipulative.